Endoscopic Treatment of a Trapezius Intramuscular Abscess with Pyogenic Arthritis in the Shoulder Joint
10.4055/jkoa.2025.60.4.316
- Author:
Young Ju ROH
1
;
Woo Jin SHIN
;
In Wook SEO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sungae Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2025;60(4):316-320
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Abscess formation involving the trapezius muscle with pyogenic arthritis is a rare clinical condition. Intramuscular abscesses are generally treated with open surgical drainage, but visualizing the surgical field can be challenging. In addition, a large skin incision is required, leading to significant bleeding and potential damage to the surrounding healthy tissue. This paper describes the case of a 61-year-old female patient with an intramuscular abscess with pyogenic arthritis who was treated successfully using endoscopic surgical drainage.
